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Utah Innovation Fund: Elevating Utah’s Economy
Utah Innovation Fund supports Utah’s innovation and entrepreneurship by funding startups in their early stages…
April 30, 2024
Weber State To Develop Degrees and Certificates Taught in Spanish to Foster Strong Bilingual Workforce
With the help of GOEO, WSU is developing a program that will offer certificates and degrees through classes taught entirely in Spanish.…
April 16, 2024
Utah Valley University Produces the Most Graduates Launching Local Businesses
Utah Valley University has the most graduates who founded businesses in the same state.…
April 16, 2024
Utah Business Celebrates CEOs of the Year
Utah Business released its list of CEOs of the Year.…
April 16, 2024
Utah Awarded Pepperidge Farm Inc. a Post-Performance Tax Reduction for its Bakery Expansion
GOEO awarded Pepperidge Farm a post-performance tax reduction for its bakery expansion in Cache County.…
April 15, 2024
OxEon Energy Awarded Hydrogen Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy
DOE awarded $36 million to OxEon Energy to propel its Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC) manufacturing capabilities.…
April 15, 2024
Chris Walters Named President/CEO of Pluralsight
Chris Walters as president and CEO of Pluralsight…
April 15, 2024
Business Leaders Have Big Plans for the Future of Utah’s Economy
The Salt Lake Chamber’s new initiative, Utah Rising: A Free Enterprise Vision for Utah’s Economy, seeks to align the private sector behind solutions to housing affordability, transportation, and growth.…
April 15, 2024
APEX Accelerator: Elevating Utah’s Tech Innovation Landscape
APEX Accelerator identifies and facilitates the entry of diverse businesses into the defense supply chain.…
April 15, 2024
UDOT Awarded Federal Grant to Connect Communities and Neighborhoods in St. George
UDOT awarded federal grant to connect neighborhoods in St. George.…
March 26, 2024
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